Texas names AD search advisory panel

With DeLoss Dodds' retirement as Texas' athletic director, the Longhorns will have to fill a void replacing one of the most powerful figures in college sports. San Antonio Express-News reporter Tim Griffin analyzes a few of Dodds' potential replacements. less

With DeLoss Dodds' retirement as Texas' athletic director, the Longhorns will have to fill a void replacing one of the most powerful figures in college sports. San Antonio Express-News reporter Tim Griffin ... more

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<center><strong>West Virginia athletic director Oliver Luck</center></strong>
The former NFL quarterback has extensive sports marketing background, getting stadiums built in Houston, running the Houston Dynamo and even the Frankfurt Galaxy in the World League of American Football. Younger UT alums like how he got beer into Mountaineer Stadium and has been a forceful national ally for that movement. And he's Andrew Luck's dad.
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<center><strong>Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby</center></strong>
Former Iowa and Stanford athletic director who is one of the personal choices of DeLoss Dodds as his replacement. Led the move to fully fund all Stanford athletic scholarships, which is a step that Texas president Bill Powers would like to see at his school. But it might be tough to see him leave the Big 12, where he is in position to set the national agenda for college sports. But his $2 million annual contract might be pricey -- even for Texas.
Odds: 5-1. less

<center><strong>Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby</center></strong>
Former Iowa and Stanford athletic director who is one of the personal choices of DeLoss Dodds as his replacement. Led the move to fully fund ... more

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<center><strong>Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick</center></strong>
Another one of Dodds' buddies helped negotiate the Irish into the Atlantic Coast Conference while keeping much of their football independence. He was the runner-up to Bowlsby when the Big 12 chose its commissioner and could be a good substitute if they can't get Bowlsby.
Odds: 6-1. less

<center><strong>Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick</center></strong>
Another one of Dodds' buddies helped negotiate the Irish into the Atlantic Coast Conference while keeping much of their football ... more

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<center><strong>Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich</center></strong>
He's done a nice across-the-board job, leading the Cardinals into the ACC with strong leadership after personally appealing to Dodds in an earlier unsuccessful bid to get them in the Big 12. His portfolio looks strong with a BCS bowl victory, men's basketball championship, women's Final Four bid and College World Series appearance for the Cardinals all in the last 10 months. If he could bring Charlie Strong along, he might be a slam dunk.
Odds: 6-1. less

<center><strong>Louisville athletic director Tom Jurich</center></strong>
He's done a nice across-the-board job, leading the Cardinals into the ACC with strong leadership after personally appealing to Dodds ... more

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<center><strong>Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione</center></strong>
He turned the Sooners' athletic department around with the hiring of Bob Stoops and turned them into a smaller money-making version of UT, nonetheless. It would be interesting to see if Longhorn power brokers would really consider a candidate from one of the school's biggest rivals.
Odds: 10-1. less

<center><strong>Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione</center></strong>
He turned the Sooners' athletic department around with the hiring of Bob Stoops and turned them into a smaller money-making ... more

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<center><strong>Arizona State athletic director Steve Patterson</center></strong>
The UT law school graduate has a wide history in pro sports, where he served as the primary architect of the Houston Rockets' 1994 NBA title team and later worked with the Houston Texans and Portland Trail Blazers before starting his own sports management firm. But he has barely two years running Arizona State and might be considered a tad inexperienced for the big-boy job of running one of the nation's iconic college programs.
Odds: 25-1. less

<center><strong>Arizona State athletic director Steve Patterson</center></strong>
The UT law school graduate has a wide history in pro sports, where he served as the primary architect of the Houston ... more

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<center><strong>Texas women's athletic director Chris Plonsky</center></strong>
This former Big East publicist (right) is respected as one of the most influential leaders in all of college sports. But it's hard to imagine that UT's conservative power brokers would be enlightened enough to accept a women running the massive and monolithic men's athletic program.
Odds: 100-1. less

<center><strong>Texas women's athletic director Chris Plonsky</center></strong>
This former Big East publicist (right) is respected as one of the most influential leaders in all of college sports. But it's ... more

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<center><strong>Texas football coach Mack Brown</center></strong>
The embattled leader of the UT football program has experience as an athletic director, serving at Tulane from 1985-87 almost in a different life. Despite his personality, it's not likely most influential boosters would gravitate to him after recent struggles -- even though the Longhorns are set to keep paying him through 2020.
Odds: 1,000-1. less

<center><strong>Texas football coach Mack Brown</center></strong>
The embattled leader of the UT football program has experience as an athletic director, serving at Tulane from 1985-87 almost in a different ... more

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Texas names AD search advisory panel

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A seven-person advisory panel will assist Texas president Bill Powers in his search for a new men’s athletic director, the school announced Monday.

In a statement released by the school, Powers praised the members’ deep ties to UT and decades of experience. He said “their guidance will be invaluable as (he works) over the next few weeks to find a new athletic director.”

Current athletic director DeLoss Dodds announced earlier this month he will step down next August. Powers has said he plans to hire a replacement this fall. Last week, he announced UT will hire Jed Hughes of executive recruiting firm Korn/Ferry International to assist in the search.

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<center><b> Oregon 30, Texas 7</b></center>
<b><center>Record: 8-5</b></center>
Head coach Mack Brown of the Longhorns meets head coach Mark Helfrich of the Ducks. less

<center><b> Oregon 30, Texas 7</b></center>
<b><center>Record: 8-5</b></center>
Head coach Mack Brown of the Longhorns meets head coach Mark Helfrich of the ... more

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Quarterback Tyrone Swoopes #18 hands the ball off to running back Malcolm Brown.

Quarterback Tyrone Swoopes #18 hands the ball off to running back Malcolm Brown.

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Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns carries the ball as defensive tackle Taylor Hart #66 of the Ducks defends.

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns carries the ball as defensive tackle Taylor Hart #66 of the Ducks defends.

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Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns tries to avoid a tackle by cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu #14 of the Ducks.

Running back Joe Bergeron #24 of the Longhorns tries to avoid a tackle by cornerback Ifo Ekpre-Olomu #14 of the Ducks.

Texas' Mike Davis (1) catches a pass for a first down in front of Texas Tech's Bruce Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Mike Davis (1) catches a pass for a first down in front of Texas Tech's Bruce Jones during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Carrington Byndom (23) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Carrington Byndom (23) breaks up a pass intended for Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech's Baker Mayfield (6) runs past Texas defender Jackson Jeffcoat (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas Tech's Baker Mayfield (6) runs past Texas defender Jackson Jeffcoat (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech punter Ryan Erxleben (26) runs across the goal line with teammate Eric Ward (18) as he scores on a fake punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. less

Texas Tech punter Ryan Erxleben (26) runs across the goal line with teammate Eric Ward (18) as he scores on a fake punt during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, ... more

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Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) tries to make a catch over Texas defender Carrington Byndom (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The pass was incomplete. less

Texas Tech's Eric Ward (18) tries to make a catch over Texas defender Carrington Byndom (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. The pass was ... more

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Texas' Johnathan Gray (32) runs past Texas Tech defender Tanner Jacobson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Johnathan Gray (32) runs past Texas Tech defender Tanner Jacobson (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Case McCoy (6) is pressured by Texas Tech's Pete Robertson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas' Case McCoy (6) is pressured by Texas Tech's Pete Robertson, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas Tech's Bruce Jones is taken off the field by a stretcher and cart after he was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

Texas Tech's Bruce Jones is taken off the field by a stretcher and cart after he was injured during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas.

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Texas' Case McCoy (6) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas kept possession of the ball.

Texas' Case McCoy (6) fumbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2013, in Austin, Texas. Texas kept possession of the ball.

A military flyover prior to the Longhorns matchup with Oklahoma State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

A military flyover prior to the Longhorns matchup with Oklahoma State at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

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<center><strong>Texas 47, West Virginia 40 (OT)<br>Record: 7-2</center></strong><br>
West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkowski (35) tackles Texas' Daje Johnson (4) during the third quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

<center><strong>Texas 47, West Virginia 40 (OT)<br>Record: 7-2</center></strong><br>
West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkowski (35) tackles Texas' Daje Johnson (4) during the third quarter of their NCAA college ... more

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West Virginia's Mario Alford, right, looks over his shoulder as he runs past Texas' Duke Thomas for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Mario Alford, right, looks over his shoulder as he runs past Texas' Duke Thomas for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, ... more

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West Virginia's Charles Sims (3) slips a tackle from Texas' Steve Edmond (33) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Charles Sims (3) slips a tackle from Texas' Steve Edmond (33) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in ... more

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Texas' Mike Davis (1) and Malcolm Brown (28) celebrate Davis' touchdown during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Mike Davis (1) and Malcolm Brown (28) celebrate Davis' touchdown during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in ... more

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Texas' Mike Davis (1) makes a catch between West Virginia's Daryl Worley (7) and Travis Bell (26) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Mike Davis (1) makes a catch between West Virginia's Daryl Worley (7) and Travis Bell (26) during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov.9, 2013. ... more

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West Virginia's Kevin White (11) is brought down by several Texas defenders during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Kevin White (11) is brought down by several Texas defenders during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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West Virginia quarterback Paul Millard (14) throws to a receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia quarterback Paul Millard (14) throws to a receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) throw to a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) throw to a receiver during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

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West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkoski (35) tackles Texas's Johnathan Gray (32) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Nick Kwiatkoski (35) tackles Texas's Johnathan Gray (32) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. ... more

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West Virginia's Sean Walters (13) and Ricky Rumph, bottom, tackle Texas's Daje Johnson during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia's Sean Walters (13) and Ricky Rumph, bottom, tackle Texas's Daje Johnson during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP ... more

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Texas' Peter Jinkens (19), Antwuan Davis (24), Johnathan Gray (32), M.J. McFarland (85) and John Harris (9) celebrate in front of their fan section after the team's 47-40 win in overtime over West Virginia during an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas' Peter Jinkens (19), Antwuan Davis (24), Johnathan Gray (32), M.J. McFarland (85) and John Harris (9) celebrate in front of their fan section after the team's 47-40 win in overtime over West Virginia ... more

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West Virginia fans cheer in the student section during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

West Virginia fans cheer in the student section during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Texas won 47-40 in overtime. (AP ... more

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Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) is sacked by West Virginia's Will Clarke (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher Jackson) less

Texas quarterback Case McCoy (6) is sacked by West Virginia's Will Clarke (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Christopher ... more

Malcolm Brown (28) finds a hole and runs in to score a touchdown during the first half.

Malcolm Brown (28) finds a hole and runs in to score a touchdown during the first half.

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Jordan Moore #29 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball against Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns, Malcom Brown #90 of the Texas Longhorns, and Cedric Reed #88 of the Texas Longhorns in the first quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. less

Jordan Moore #29 of the TCU Horned Frogs carries the ball against Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns, Malcom Brown #90 of the Texas Longhorns, and Cedric Reed #88 of the Texas Longhorns in the first ... more

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Case McCoy looks to throw a pass.

Case McCoy looks to throw a pass.

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Kendall Sanders #2 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a pass against Kevin White #25 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter.

Kendall Sanders #2 of the Texas Longhorns pulls in a pass against Kevin White #25 of the TCU Horned Frogs in the third quarter.

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Casey Pachall #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns as Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns assists in the third quarter.

Casey Pachall #4 of the TCU Horned Frogs is sacked by Jackson Jeffcoat #44 of the Texas Longhorns as Chris Whaley #96 of the Texas Longhorns assists in the third quarter.